Things to do in Managua Department, Managua Department: The Best Tours

March 4, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in Managua Department, Nicaragua including Private Flor de Caña Rum Distillery and León City , Leon and Old Town Leon Tour, Private Daytrip In Leon And Ruins Of Leon From Managua, Cerro Negro Volcano Sandboarding, Nicaragua (2- 3 persons), Private -Full day tour: Granada City + Boat ride+Handicraft Market+Lava Tour, Granada+Apoyo Lagoon +handicraft market+ Masaya volcano night tour, Amazing Masaya Volcano at Night "Private Tour" , Best of Nicaragua, Managua City Tour, Masaya Volcano Night Tour.
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1. Private Flor de Caña Rum Distillery and León City

Bosa Tours & Travel
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Have you tried Flor de Caña Rum? This rum is made in Nicaragua and is one of the best rums of the world. Visit the place where this rum is made, learn about all its processes, and most importantly, learn about its history, which is interesting and inspirational. Additionally, discover colonial city of León, its history, traditions, and beautiful cathedral.

Inclusions: Bilingual Guide during all excursion, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Flor de Caña and león Tour, Round-trip private air conditioned transfer, Entrances to mentioned sites

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 19841913

The people at the BosaTour were amazing. We booked a special tour with pick up in Managua, visit Cerro Negro, and drop off in Popoyo. The team was super accommodating and top list of great photos to capture our adventure up the volcano. They even stopped on the side of the road for some fruit. I can’t recommend them enough.

2. Leon and Old Town Leon Tour

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Enjoy the experience of exploring the ruins of the Ciudad Vieja Leon, the first capital of Nicaragua, founded in 1524 by Spanish captain Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba on the shores of the Momotombo volcano. By several earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in 1610, this city was relocated 53 miles (90 km) north of Managua. After the 1 hour trip on a scenic road along the lake Xolotlan or Lake Managua, with a breathtaking view of the Old City Momotombito Momotombo and volcanoes. We end our tour with a stroll through the San Jacinto Volcanic Fields, a place where hot steam and gas bubbles through the deep mud volcano Telica Field is not large, but it is interesting as it is hot walk to see the different holes that vary in size and color. The sometimes mud thrown small pebbles and steam is always being thrown by many children in the area offer their guide, which is a good idea since there is no sign indicating where it is safe to walk and locals know where to take. 

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By MParker2

I booked the combo tour via web site (Viator), and paid for tickets. On the reservation form requested the local traveling company (Vive Travel) to contact me to finalize the details of transportation pick up. At the time of reservation, the web form indicated the local transportation would pick up at any private residence or selected hotel list in the San Jose area. After not hearing back from local touring company, contacted Viator, explained the situation. I was instructed to go to a specific hotel as suggested by Viator and was also told that they had made note with the local touring company to pick me up at that location by 5:00AM on the touring day. I was also given local touring company contact information via WhatsApp and phone # to call if required. Decided to drive two hours and stay at the local recommended hotel the night before tour. Checked into the hotel and reached out to local touring company via WhatsApp informing them of my location. WhatsApp confirmed that they read the message but the local traveling company did not respond back. Finally 8:00PM the night before the tour, I called Viator and informed them that I have had zero feedback from local touring company and was started to get concerned about the being picked up from the hotel. After one hour of phone call with Viator, I was told to go to the hotel lobby area and was assured that someone would be picking us up for transport. Was in the lobby before 5:00AM, and still no sign of transportation. Called Viator, and was told to wait till 6:00AM and call back again. 6:00AM still no sign of local transportation. Called Viator, got the refund, but could not believe the agent attempted to sell me another tour package. Seriously! Four calls to Viator, multiple attempts via email to local travel touring company, several confirmed WhatsApp messages and our planned day of going on several tours got completely abolished with significant disappointments. I hold Viator completely responsible for what happened and this is false advertisement on their behalf. Although they refunded my money, I would never ever book anything with them again. Book at your own risk. Don't expect too much and be ready for being disappointed.

3. Private Daytrip In Leon And Ruins Of Leon From Managua

Show Me Nicaragua Tours
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• This colonial adventure starts when you meet your guide at your hotel in Managua or Leon • Private Bilingual Local Tour Guide. • Hotel Pick up and drop-off Private Transportation. • Go sightseen  the most popular spots in  Leon( City and Ruins of Leon) • Walking Tour in  the city of Leon and the Ruins of Leon.  • Visit to 2 meums and 2 Cathedrals • Private Transportation from Leon city to the Ruins of Leon-  Back and Forth. • Tour may start by picking you up at the airport. A reliable staff member waits for you at the airport holding a sign with your name and take you to the transportation( if flight is dalayed we always wait for you, never let no one behind.)

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fee to museums and churches

Reviewed By daniellegF7328YB

I had so much fun. It was me and bae and it was great bc it’s a private tour so we could get to know each better with less distractions. Our tour guides were sweet and patient. I love taking pictures so they waited whenever I wanted to stop for photo ops. The chocolate factory was delicious. The lake was beautiful. The town was colorful and the volcano was crazy. Although I thought we would get a closer view like how I’ve heard it described in Hawaii. But I still could see the lava with their provided binoculars and they provided a selfie stick!! I wish I could remember my tour guide name but I a picture of him!

4. Cerro Negro Volcano Sandboarding, Nicaragua (2- 3 persons)

Metrocentro, Marginal Av de las Naciones Unidas, Managua 10000, Nicaragua Transporte Dávila & Tours
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Cerro Negro Volcano Offers a unique experience in the world: Sandoboarding on ash from one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua. We promise you a tour full of adventure and adrenaline.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Suit, glasses, gloves and board, Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

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5. Private -Full day tour: Granada City + Boat ride+Handicraft Market+Lava Tour

Show Me Nicaragua Tours
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Live this eco colonial and volcanic adventure enjoying 3 tours paying only for one. Give yourself the luxery of having your private local guide who is knowledgeable, fluent in English who also provides a personal approach and have safe private transportation. Explore the islets and the majestic colonial architecture of the city and feel the adrenaline of taking a stuning picutre with the orange color of the lava in the background at the active volcano in Masaya. *We follow WHO guidelines for covid 19 Activities: Picture taking /Bird watching/Nature tour Boat ride on lake Granada/Nicaragua ( you get to actualluy get off in one of the islets to visit the historic san pablo fortress) Walking tour downtown/hall of churches and chocolate museum. Visit to La merced church and its view point from bell tower. Lunch at la calzada street ( not included). Visit to Masaya volcano at night. ( take breath taking pictures on the top of the hill with the lava in the background.( Sunset beholding)

Inclusions: Boat Tour ride, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, Tour guide and driver, Walking tour in the city of Granada

Exclusions: Entrances fees to some churches., Food and drinks, Masaya volcano entrance fee is not included, Gratuities

Reviewed By daniellegF7328YB

I had so much fun. It was me and bae and it was great bc it’s a private tour so we could get to know each better with less distractions. Our tour guides were sweet and patient. I love taking pictures so they waited whenever I wanted to stop for photo ops. The chocolate factory was delicious. The lake was beautiful. The town was colorful and the volcano was crazy. Although I thought we would get a closer view like how I’ve heard it described in Hawaii. But I still could see the lava with their provided binoculars and they provided a selfie stick!! I wish I could remember my tour guide name but I a picture of him!

6. Granada+Apoyo Lagoon +handicraft market+ Masaya volcano night tour

Show Me Nicaragua Tours
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• This volcanic and refreshing outdoor activity starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel or airport in Managua at 1pm • The Aventure will take about 6 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel.-*We follow WHO guidelines for covid 19 • Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works. Visit the handicraft market from masaya • Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater.  • Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater. • Have a nice swim in apoyo Lagoon ( cristal clear water by Masaya) • Kayaking • Have lunch by the lagoon, try tipycal food.( Optional and has aditional cost)

Inclusions: Pictures and video will be sent out to you at the end of the tour( upon request), Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Apoyo lagoon($7pp) and masaya volcano $10pp, Food and drinks, Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By ashmv23

Davis was great! We visited so many fantastic locations: chocolate museum, cigar factory, colonial church, and had a traditional lunch. The boat ride was amazing. So beautiful and we got to see monkeys! We tried to visit the masaya market but most vendors were closed because it was a Sunday. Our last stop was the masaya volcano. Wow! What an incredible experience to visit at night. It was very busy and we waited a long time to get in. I think the crowds were a combination of it being the weekend and also the park had recently reopen. It was totally worth the wait! We had such a great time that we arranged a driver for the next day. Rafael and Christopher were as sweet as they come! We went to the masaya market, apoyo lake lookout, and Rafael found a potter in San Juan de Oriente who invited us into his home to show us his process! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Please contact Show Me Nicaragua. You will not be disappointed!

7. Amazing Masaya Volcano at Night "Private Tour"

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You will Learn about the historic events of Masaya Volcano and the interesting way the lava belt works. Take great pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater. Have a walk on the point-view by the edge of the crater.

Inclusions: Entrance fee at Masaya Volcano

Exclusions: Bottled water

Reviewed By hudsoncrider

We wanted to experience as much as possible in the limited time we had in Nicaragua which is why we decided to book a tour with Vamos Travel Nicaragua. We wanted to see the country from a local’s perspective which is how we met Franklin, the owner of Vamos Travel Nicaragua Franklin does it all! From history, transportation, photography, and friend, it was so helpful to travel through Nicaragua with a local expert! Right away we knew we made the right decision.. It was a great feeling to have someone waiting for us at the Costa Rica / Nicaragua border. Vamos Travel Nicaragua crafts their tours to best experience the country's history, culture, and most importantly food. =) Our favorite experiences were volcano boarding, Masaya volcano and the León city tour. With more than 16 years of experience as a certified tour guide, Franklin is a walking encyclopedia of dates and did a great job of conveying the history and information in an engaging and interesting way! Vamos Travel Nicaragua is a master at customizing his tours to each of their customers. We told Franklin the things we wanted to see and he made sure that we were able to experience them. It was very helpful with our limited time to have his honest opinion on what was worth seeing and what we could skip. We really wish that we had time to explore the beautiful country of Nicaragua, but so thankful for our incredible experience with Vamos Travel Nicaragua!

8. Best of Nicaragua

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This package offers the best of Nicaragua: two antique colonial cities founded almost 500 years ago, their architecture and history; active volcanoes and tropical forests; mangrove forest and Juan Venado Natural Reserve.

Inclusions: Arrival & departure transfer, All ground transfers described in the program, 1 night / Hotel Contempo, Standard Room, Breakfast included, 2 nights / Hotel El Convento / Standard Room, Breakfast included, 3 nights / Plaza Colon / Superior Room, Breakfast included, Shared Leon City Tours (L), Shared Juan Venado Island and Natural Reserve & Mangrove Forest, Shared Granada City Tour, Shared Las Isletas Boat Tour, Shared Mombacho Volcano & Canopy Tour, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Diver7675

I'm from the USA and traveled with them for planning my 20 day trip starting with 10 days in Nicaragua and then 8 in Panama. Trip was planned well with nice options for tours and places to stay. No complaints from my end and would use them again

9. Managua City Tour

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In the city tours Managua can, enjoy the capital, its old area destroyed by the earthquake in 1972, see its old main avenue, as well as the old cathedral of Managua, enjoy the view of the lake of Managua, you can walk in the Malecon and enjoy the view, at the end you can see the craft market and a tour of the main roads of the city.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Beverages, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food, Gratuities

Reviewed By MParker2

I booked the combo tour via web site (Viator), and paid for tickets. On the reservation form requested the local traveling company (Vive Travel) to contact me to finalize the details of transportation pick up. At the time of reservation, the web form indicated the local transportation would pick up at any private residence or selected hotel list in the San Jose area. After not hearing back from local touring company, contacted Viator, explained the situation. I was instructed to go to a specific hotel as suggested by Viator and was also told that they had made note with the local touring company to pick me up at that location by 5:00AM on the touring day. I was also given local touring company contact information via WhatsApp and phone # to call if required. Decided to drive two hours and stay at the local recommended hotel the night before tour. Checked into the hotel and reached out to local touring company via WhatsApp informing them of my location. WhatsApp confirmed that they read the message but the local traveling company did not respond back. Finally 8:00PM the night before the tour, I called Viator and informed them that I have had zero feedback from local touring company and was started to get concerned about the being picked up from the hotel. After one hour of phone call with Viator, I was told to go to the hotel lobby area and was assured that someone would be picking us up for transport. Was in the lobby before 5:00AM, and still no sign of transportation. Called Viator, and was told to wait till 6:00AM and call back again. 6:00AM still no sign of local transportation. Called Viator, got the refund, but could not believe the agent attempted to sell me another tour package. Seriously! Four calls to Viator, multiple attempts via email to local travel touring company, several confirmed WhatsApp messages and our planned day of going on several tours got completely abolished with significant disappointments. I hold Viator completely responsible for what happened and this is false advertisement on their behalf. Although they refunded my money, I would never ever book anything with them again. Book at your own risk. Don't expect too much and be ready for being disappointed.

10. Masaya Volcano Night Tour

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• This volcanic adventure starts when your meet your Local tour guide at your hotel in Managua. *We follow WHO guidelines for covid 19* • The Aventure will take about 2 hours including the drive back and forth to your Hotel. • Learn about the historics event from Masaya Volcano and the intersting way the lava belt works. • Take stunning pictures with an orange background from the lava reflecting on the crater.  • Have a walk on the pointview by the edge of the crater.

Inclusions: Driver/guide( English speaker), Hotel pickup and drop-off, 1 bottle water per traveler

Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Volcano entrance fee

Reviewed By daniellegF7328YB

I had so much fun. It was me and bae and it was great bc it’s a private tour so we could get to know each better with less distractions. Our tour guides were sweet and patient. I love taking pictures so they waited whenever I wanted to stop for photo ops. The chocolate factory was delicious. The lake was beautiful. The town was colorful and the volcano was crazy. Although I thought we would get a closer view like how I’ve heard it described in Hawaii. But I still could see the lava with their provided binoculars and they provided a selfie stick!! I wish I could remember my tour guide name but I a picture of him!

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